Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 7.0% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $46,510 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
39% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Baton Rouge, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher